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Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago — one of the largest science museums in the world with 400,000 square feet of hands-on exhibits — blends education and entertainment into a dynamic experience sure to spark scientific inquiry and creativity. A visit will have you touching, testing, and imagining as you explore the expansive galleries and journey through the history and future of transportation, space, and human evolution.

Chicago CityPASS includes:

General Admission + Anne Frank The Exhibition + One Special Experience — Entry includes all permanent exhibits, entry to Anne Frank The Exhibition (open through early 2027), plus choice of a film in the Giant Dome Theater, a Coal Mine tour, or a Motion Simulator virtual trip.

Chicago C3 includes:

General Admission – Entry includes all permanent exhibits.

Highlights

  1. 01.

    Special Exhibition: Experience the life and legacy of Anne Frank in an immersive, full-scale reconstruction of the annex where Anne and her family lived in hiding with four other Jewish people during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. Step inside the meticulously recreated space and reflect on the world that shaped Anne's story. Through multimedia installations, photographs, film and sound elements and more than 130 original collection pieces from the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, Anne Frank The Exhibition, open through early 2027, offers an intimate portrait of Anne as a girl, a writer, and a symbol of resilience and strength. (This special exhibition is not included with Chicago C3® admission.)

  2. 02.

    Spend time in Science Storms with a 40-foot tornado, 20-foot Tesla coil, and 30-foot avalanche disk.

  3. 03.

    Walk through a real United 727; climb aboard the engine of the Empire State Express Steam Locomotive No. 999, the first machine to surpass 100 mph; and gaze in awe at historic aircraft flying above you in the Transportation Gallery.

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Advice for Visitors

Tips

Mondays and Tuesdays are generally the least crowded. To get the full experience, allow about four hours for your visit. If you're short on time, don't miss The Blue Paradox, U-505 and Science Storms.

Learn more on the CityPASS® Blog about what you'll see at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry.

Attraction Features

Amenities

Dining: One Small Snack, Museum Kitchen, Stan’s Donuts & Coffee

Shopping: Museum Store

Accessibility

The Museum and the Giant Dome Theater are fully accessible with elevators. A limited number of manual wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis in the entry hall. Visit Griffin MSI’s website for more information on services for guests with specific needs.

Parking/Transportation

Paid parking is available in the Museum's underground garage, and there are multiple public transit options, including bus and train. Get directions and more information on parking and transportation.

Offers & Upgrades

Motion Simulator Virtual Trip

$8 per virtual trip (Guests with CityPASS® tickets may choose this as their included special experience or add it on with purchase. C3® tickets require an additional purchase available when booking a Museum reservation or at onsite ticket kiosks.)
Minimum height: 42"

Coal Mine Tour or Giant Dome Theater Film

Adult, $12; child (3-11), $9. (Guests with CityPASS® tickets may choose one of these as their included special experience and may add on others with purchase. C3® tickets require an additional purchase available when booking a Museum reservation or at onsite ticket kiosks.)

Additional Experiences on Offer at Griffin MSI

• U-505 Submarine Onboard Tour, Adult $18, Child (3-11) $14
• VR Transporter, $12
• Interactive Flight Simulator, $20 per ride, good for two people
• Marvel's Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing — The Exhibition (extended through Aug. 16, 2026), Adult $18-$22 depending on day, Child (3-11) $14-$16 depending on day
• Anne Frank The Exhibition, Adult $19, Child (3-18) $15 (This exhibition is included with CityPASS® tickets and available as an upgrade with C3® tickets.)

Contact Information & Hours

  • Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
  • 5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive
  • Chicago, IL 60637
  • Just minutes from downtown Chicago
    GPS address: 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637
  • Daily: 9:30am-5:30pm

Hours may vary; check the schedule when planning your visit.

Closed: Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday of November) and Christmas Day (Dec. 25)

Coal Mine Tour Option

Coal Mine Tour Option

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